Is Passed a Term of the Past?
TV headlines flashed up on the screen “Dr David Goodall at the age of 104 has passed!” “Oh”, I thought to myself, “he has chosen to pass, pass what?” Okay we all knew he was keen to die on his own terms. […]
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How To Spot A Misogynist
Misogyny is stubborn Acclaimed Australian literary author, Tim Winton was recently interviewed on the ABC and expressed his concern on misogyny. He still hears things today, in particular from young boys, that three or even five generations ago would be saying. It shouldn’t […]
#SheReviews Tully
#SheSociety was invited to witness Charlize Theron’s strong portrayal of her character Marlo in a soon to be released movie called “Tully” written by Diablo Cody, directed by Jason Reitman. It is realistic to the point that it could almost turn […]
Things To Consider When Shopping For Senior Women On Mother’s Day
When you get to my age, gifts on Mother’s Day are less significant. The majority of us don’t need “stuff”. What is important to me is time spent with my children and grandchildren (albeit difficult when we live in different states), or […]
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay Experience
The only live exposure to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games I have witnessed in person was one small leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay on Tuesday, April 3 — day 99 of its journey across the world. It was purely by chance, […]
How Skipping Can Fill In The Gaps For Women
I embraced my first skipping rope not long after I could walk. Well, not quite but I was rather young when I began my obsession with skipping. It was real rope then. Dad would cut a piece of rope he found around […]
Women Connecting Within Communities
One woman’s passion Never under estimate your passion, nor your worth. You will be surprised how one small nagging concept has the ability to bloom into reality and ignite individuals and communities with a renewed sense of self-worth and community pride. One […]
What’s With the Puffer Lips?
I’m sorry girls, maybe it’s my age or maybe I’m too critical and if so please tell me where I have gone wrong. But I cannot in the life of me understand why anyone would want to inflate their lips like a […]
How Grandparents Can Recognise Signs Their Grandkids May Be Bullied
School bullying is damaging and dangerous and not always obvious. It is distinct from interpersonal conflicts or ‘rough play” and while disagreement, teasing and conflict are part of growing up, bullying is an extreme form of peer conflict or teasing and can […]
Why Fitness Trackers Are Important For Seniors
What is a fitness tracker? Definition extracted from the internet PC Magazine: “a wrist-worn device that can detect some combination of walking steps, running distance, heart rate, sleep patterns and swimming laps. Fitness bands interact via Bluetooth with an app in a […]
Dealing With The New Year Blues
Post-Christmas and New Year On New Year’s Eve I didn’t feel like going out on the town nor popping champagne and watching the fireworks. I was physically and mentally drained from weeks of excitement and home preparations in readiness for my five […]
Christmas Can Be Hard Work
I’m not referring to the obvious psychological and physical wrangle of budget, shopping, crowds and time. It is the house preparations, particularly if everyone is coming to stay with with you! It has been years since I have entertained my family in […]
What Happened To The Aussie Tomato
It’s summertime and tomato time, woo hoo , and this includes refreshing Greek salads. Anyone can make a Greek salad but if you yearn for a successful tasty outcome as I do, the ingredients need to be top quality. Particularly with the […]
Little Big House – A Brief Review
Last week I walked into a recently renovated 1889 building to discover a tastefully decorated pub and bar surrounded by inviting staff and a warm atmosphere that made me immediately think “I like this place”. On behalf of She Brisbane I […]
Chase, Escape And Retreat
Want to know the best way to cater to your creative passion? The answer is to chase and escape! By this I mean first chase your passion, secondly choose when to escape from your daily routine and finally decided on what type […]
A Female Marathon Runner In Her Mid 70’s
Sometimes it is difficult to be inspired, particularly as you grow older. Dare I say, it is almost the ‘been there, done that’ feeling, but not in an egotistical sense. It is more about a quest for something new, something to inspire oneself […]
“Three Summers” Written And Directed By Ben Elton
Ben Elton is clever. International English author, playwright, director, actor, comedian, he has it all. You only need to Google him to see what he has been up to during his creative life. He is renowned for his work and his latest ensemble […]
Things To Consider Before Retirement, It Comes Quicker Than You Think
Everything seems to be based around the process of “preparing for death!”. This was my recent comment to family and friends (including my financial adviser), about the concept of my imminent retirement. The reason I say this is, when you are close to the […]
SunSoaked Soiree For The Melanoma Institute Australia Honouring Emma Betts
Melanoma challenge We all hear about this highly malignant and aggressive form of skin cancer characterised by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes, the pigment producing cells in skin, hair and eyes and is the deadliest form of skin cancer, with one Australian dying from […]
You Don’t Need To Go To London To Have A Wonderful Time In The UK
You cannot deny there is something special about London, it has it all, almost. Let me tell you why, on my latest trip, I didn’t need to go to London to have a wonderful time in the UK. I decided to bypass London […]